Job Description

Location & Work Arrangement

• City, State: Jackson, Mississippi
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid . Must travel to the work location a minimum of 2 weeks per month.
• Contract: This is a Contract position.
• Mode of Interview: Either In-person or Webcam .
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. On-Call required.

Key Mandate and Scope of Work

The core objective is to reduce legal and regulatory risk, improve policy effectiveness, and provide data-driven insight for strategic decision-making within the MDES ReEmploy Modernization project.

1. Governance and Risk Management (Advanced Level)

• Regulatory Compliance: Identify gaps in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, DOL rules ).
• Policy Effectiveness: Evaluate whether IT policies are legally sound, up-to-date, properly implemented, and enforced.
• Accountability: Confirm IT practices align with internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Risk Prioritization: Prioritize remediation based on business, legal, and compliance risk , not just technical severity.

2. Consulting & Project Delivery (SME Level)

• Project Management: Planning, executing, and delivery of complex consulting engagements ( SME-level expertise required ).
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management , with the ability to analyze complex problems and design practical solutions.
• SDLC/Methodology: SME-level expertise in designing and developing tailored SDLC ; intermediate knowledge of Agile and DevOps is required.
• Reporting & Strategy: Deliver clear, unbiased insight to leadership, translating technical findings into legal and policy implications.

3. Required Specialized Skills

• Financial Acumen (SME): Required expertise in Project Financials, Financial Management, Analysis, Forecasting, and Budgeting .
• Business Intelligence (SME): Required expertise in Business Intelligence concepts and processes.
• QA/Testing (SME): Required SME-level expertise, including Certification in QA .
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage client expectations, scope, professional negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Required Qualifications Summary

Key Expertise/Domain

Consulting/Advisory

Governance and Accountability , Regulatory Risk Reduction (DOL, Data Protection, Cybersecurity).

Advanced / SME

Project Financials

Project Financials, Analysis, Forecasting , Budgeting, Pricing.

SME (7+ Years)

Methodology

Design/Develop tailored SDLC (SME) , Agile, DevOps.

SME / Intermediate

Technical Domain

Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management .

Required

Oversight/Compliance

Certification in QA (SME), Business Intelligence (SME).

SME (7+ Years)

Soft Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication, Client/Stakeholder Management.

Required

Preferred Experience

10+ years at a large consulting company, 5+ years working for a Mississippi state agency.

Highly Preferred

Work Requirement

Hybrid (Minimum 2 weeks/month onsite), On-Call Required .

Required

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